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Introduction: Can Train

A while ago, I came up with the idea of making a model train out of old cans. I thought it would be really cool, as it would be made of metal and be almost completely recycled. But it was not until a few years later that I actually started to develop the idea. I started to make plans, and spent hours thinking about it and improving it. However, it was not until a few months later that I actually started to build it. When I did, I gathered my materials, and started to construct my train - bit for bit. My progress was slow, being careful to do everything just as I had planned, so it took me for ever. But bit for bit, my train started to take shape.
Basically, it is a model of a steam train, made of old cans, balsa, screws, bolts, nuts, and other parts. Besides the balsa, screws, bolts, washers, rivets, and the battery, everything I used was recycled. To add to the realism, I added a small hatch where incense, smoke pellets, or anything else that smokes can be added. I also added miniature lightbulbs that I got from Christmas decorations as headlights and a tail light. I was even thinking about adding a small electric motor that would allow the train to move, but I didn't have the wheels and gears that would be needed.

I am now thinking about adding another carriage. It would also be made of old cans and things, and probably have lights, but I don't know if it would come out well. I could also add a cargo car, on which there would be sand or tanks or something.What do you think?